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Simchas Bais Kossov-Serdahel-Wosner (Ateres Chaya, Boro Park, 5771)

Neshama Carlebach “Esso Ennai”

Jewish Music Central Park Summer Stage

Lipa Schmeltzer Sings Romania at Central Park Summer Stage

17.06.2015
VIN News – NY, NY – Approximately 3000 people gathered yesterday at Central Park’s SummerStage for a free concert that celebrated the many genres of Jewish music.

Yiddish Soul: A Concert of Cantorial and Chassidic Music was part of Kulturfest NYC, an eight day festival that cast the spotlight on Jewish arts. Presented by The National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene in honor of its centennial, Kulturfest is currently featuring films, documentaries, classical and cutting edge Jewish music, comedy, symposia, workshops, children’s programming and other exhibits and events at venues throughout New York City.

Last night’s concert featured Jewish music’s elite, with musical styles that ran the gamut. Taking the stage throughout the night were Avraham Fried, Netanel Hershtik, Yanky Lemmer, Joseph Malovany, Lipa Schmeltzer and Zusha, a neo-Chasidic band that has been top ten ranked by Billboard, a well known music publication serving the entertainment business.

Turnout for Yiddish Soul, an effort by the NYTF to reach out to the Orthodox Jewish community, was higher than expected, despite threatening skies and rain, which ended just before the concert began.
“We almost got rained out twice but it was a fabulous concert, with everyone from all walks of life, whether Jewish or not, coming together with the message of the impact of Jewish and Yiddish culture throughout the world,” Christopher Massimine, chief operating officer of the NYTF and executive producer of Yiddish Soul, told VIN News. “The most amazing thing we saw was how many people came and appreciated the message of peace, sincerity and contribution.”

While the notion of Yiddish music and chazanus might seem to appeal only to the older set, concert goers of all ages were swept up by the music during the program, which ran over two and a half hours and was hosted by radio personality Nachum Segal. Even the attire of the performers, from Malovany’s white dinner jacket to Schmeltzer’s white derby and colorful bow tie, seemed to echo the message of the night: that Jewish music is alive and well with something to appeal to everyone.

Having five of Jewish music’s top performers taking the stage in the midst of the most visited urban park in the city and one of the most filmed locations in the world seemed surreal for some.

“Chazzanut in a park? Impossible,” said Chazan Yanky Lemmer. “Yiddish to young teenagers from across a wide spectrum of backgrounds? Impossible. Well that’s exactly what happened and from the reactions we know it was effective. Towards the end, the crowd was on fire! The blend of the two and the way the program kept escalating was superb.”

07.06.2015
Composer and choir leader Dudi Kalisch was flown in from Israel to Montreal, Canada, last February to perform at the ninth annual dinner of Yaldei, an organization dedicated to helping children with developmental challenges reach their full potential..

Together with the Shearim orchestra, he sang popular melodies as well as his own original compositions. He was joined by both the Zimra men’s choir and the Zimra boy’s choir.

The highlight of the evening was when he debuted a new song he wrote just the night before.

In the video released today, Kalish sings that song once again, this time along with his young son Moshe, and Meir Dov Klein of Montreal.

Yaakov Petro Singing “Pia Pascha – Eishes Chayil” At His Own Wedding

Yaakov Petro▶ ▶ ▶

Chadashot Belz,,,,, 2015,▶ ▶ ▶

Cantor Ari Klein Live Selichos 1980

Hailed as a child prodigy cantor, Ari began singing as a small boy in synagogues throughout Montreal, Canada and recorded his first album at the age of 12. Across the years, he has transformed communities, blending traditional hazzanut/cantorial music with the music of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, niggunim (worldless melodies) and popular music. Whether in South Africa, Canada, Australia or New York, his dynamic personality and sheer energy has infused synagogues with greater fervor, his kaleidoscope of sounds opening the heart as it speaks to the soul. Having most recently served as the cantor at the prestigious Park East Synagogue, his outstanding range of voice quality and his versatile repertoire through Hasidic soul to classical traditional and popular music delights all who hear and daven with him. In 2006, Ari founded the New York School of Voice and Cantorial Training. He lives in New York with his wife Lauren and their children.

01.06.2015
Music of today is upbeat and great, however classics of yesteryear are timeless. One such song is Amar Rabbi Elazar written by the prolific Yossi Green, originally recorded by powerhouse voice DEDI on his third album V’ohavto. Not only did the song have a myriad of moving parts vocally, but the original arrangement by the maestro Mona Rosenblum was a symphony of sound to thrill the scenes.

Prayer for,,,,Lazer Brody

Mix – יונתן רזאל – קטנתי (קליפ) – (Yonatan Razel Katonti

Duddy Knopfler & Meshorerim Choir – “Rebbe Rebbe”

28.05.2015
The great Chasidic singer Duddy Knopfler with the Meshorerim Choir stuns the crowd in a heartwarming and amazing performance of the hit song “Rebbe Rebbe” Originally sung and Recorded by Yehudah Green on his latest album “Barchenu” At a recent ‘Kumzitz’ with Shloimy Wachter on keys

Nachas – Bischar Zeh Audio Preview

21.05.2015
It’s been four years since Nachas released his first single and since that time, the smooth voiced singer has been churning out one hit single after another, slowly but surely building a base of die-hard music fans, eager to hear more from one of Jewish music’s brightest rising stars. After numerous live concert appearances, five blockbuster music videos and countless hours in the recording studio, Nachas’ highly anticipated debut album, Bischar Zeh, is ready to roll, capturing the singer’s trademark energy and enthusiasm in fourteen fabulous songs.

Bischar Zeh is vintage Nachas, bursting with different musical genres, giving him the ability to display his incredible versatility in each and every track. Nachas, who also composed 10 songs on the album, has found his niche, bridging the gap between old style Jewish music and today’s more updated sounds, resulting in an incredible array of music that has rare universal appeal.

Produced by Ruli Ezrachi, Bischar Zeh features seven exciting new songs and fabulous updated versions of the popular hits that have made Nachas a household name. The album includes the talents of composer Yitzy Waldner, Shloime Kauffman, the Chaveirim choir and musicians Gal Gershovsky, Shlomi Cohen, Nachman Dreyer and Ruli Ezrachi and was mixed by Larry Gates.

Bischar Zeh is being distributed by Aderet Music and will be available May 26th at your local Judaica store and online at http://www.mostlymusic.com and ITunes

05.05.2015
Yedidim Choir brings you an Acapella version of the newly released song ‘Kol Torah’, Composed by the great Yossi Green, and originally sung by Eli Marcus, now covered by the talented Shea Berko, where they perform it with their own twists in a Acapella arrangement by well known Avrumi Berko

MBD sings Someday – “We learn Chitas and Rambam!”

גד אלבז אנא בכוח

Yeshiva Darchei Torah Choir – Shalom Aleichem

Music video of Benny Friedman’s Shalom Aleichem, performed by the Yeshiva Darechi Torah Boys Choir. (5th Grade) Directed by Rabbi Yisroel Kleinman, The video was produced by Skyline Music & Kol Rom Media. The song was originally produced by Avi Newmark, arranged by Ian Freitor, and composed by Ari Goldwag.

“THE JAPAN SONG” – Official Music Video

Learn more or donate visit http://thejapansong.com
Buy the song for 99 Cents http://www.mostlymusic.com/japan-song….

Please note: The Tzunami footage in the clip was implemented as a sign of solidarity with the tragedy that struck the great Japanese nation.

In an effort to raise both funds and awareness for two Israeli young men who are still being held in a Japanese prison almost three years after unknowingly bringing drugs into the country, Danny Finkleman, producer of the Unity project to benefit Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin, has created another stunning music video, this one featuring two of the top names in Jewish music, superstars Shloime Daskal and Avraham Fried.

While filming in Japan, Daskal and Finkelman had the opportunity to spend thirty minutes with each of the two young men. Meeting them and spending time at the Chiba Detention Center left Daskal and Finkelman feeling even more inspired than ever to do whatever they could to help the pair.

26.04.2015
Talented cantor Ushi Blumenberg performing “Yismechu” composed by the great jewish cantor, the world famous Yosele Roanblatt, backed by Yedidim Choir, Masterly arranged and conducted by Tzvi Blumenfeld at a recent event in Brooklyn, NY.

Benny Friedman Makes A Surprise Appearance At Bar Mitzvah

12.03.2014
NACHAS introduced Benny Friedman at the Lightman Bar Mitva and they rocked the house together

Mendy Wax Does A Kumzits At The End Of A Bar Mitzvah With All The Bochurim.mp4

Shlomo Simcha Playing with the YBO ,,,and more ▶▶▶

Gad Elbaz Sings Hashem Melech At Brooklyn Concert

Chabad Centennial Chassidic Symphony (EXCERPTS)

A SPECTACULAR MUSICAL CELEBRATION! Immerse yourself in an incredible philharmonic journey, spanning 300-years of Chabad-Chassidic musical masterworks, captured live by Emmy-award winning video and audio directors! The Chabad Centennial Symphony was performed before an audience of 2,000, in March of 2002, showcasing over 40 songs and melodies, arranged in ten thematic suites, as orchestrated and conducted by Yisroel Lamm. Purchase the full DVD at http://www.ChabadSymphony.com.

Freilach feat. Shloime Daskal & Zemiros Group – “Golus Mitzrayim”

05.04.2015
In honor of Pesach, we are proud to present to you this new video of the Freilach band and famed vocalist Shloime Daskal, accompanied by the melodious voices of the Zemiros Group, performing “Golus Mitzrayim” – Originally recorded by the King of JM Mordechai Ben David on the album ‘Let My People Go’ back in the 80’s.

93,000 Jews Dancing at Siyum Hashas

Most people seemed to agree, the most inspiring moment of the Siyum Hashas at MetLife stadium was the 15 minutes of music and dance. 90,000 Yidden, Kein Yirbu.

Brit (Covenant) Shimshai & Assi Rose Playing at Shimshai’s Home in California

This is the first time I heard the song… and the first time I played it… right in front of the camera… not even a second take… that was it… fresh.. as soon as I heard it I was thinking man.. how come I never heard that song before.. then Shimshai said he composed it, I was speechless… its A classic, and we are now creating History.. these are the moments captured while I am thinking those thoughts…
הלכתי לבקר את שימשיי בבית שלו בלב הג’ונגל בדרום קליפורניה- לקראת ההופעות הראשונות בארץ שאלתי אותו אם הוא מכיר שירים בעברית והוא שלף את השיר הזה- שהוא בעצמו הלחין– מיד ידעתי שמדובר בקלאסיקה שכולם בעתיד יאהבו, הרגשתי שיש לשיר הזה מסר וכח, ועד היום אני ממשיך לשיר אותו ולהפיצו בכל מקום ובכל אפשרות

Vehi sheomdah Yonathan Razel Yaakov Shwekey pesaj.Por Siempre Israel.

No Llores Mas Jerusalem (Subtitulado) – Yaakov Shwekey

02.04.2015
Una canción dedicada a todos.

Kolos Choir singing at a Sheva Brochos

30.03.2015
Kolos Choir a new upcoming group singing at a sheva brochos in Spinka Hall in Boro Park.

Dovid Kish on the keys

For bookings call: 347-486-0031

Moshe Hecht – Believers (Official Music Video)

Get the album today: http://bit.ly/rwdr81
The video, directed by New York/Miami based filmmaker Ferrel Goldsmith of Yeoville Productions (http://bit.ly/MCW7LI), features a young woman who is trying to return a lost item and ends up finding

Moshe Hecht

As חדש ניסן is upon us, the month of חרות, the month of גאולה, one cannot help but think about all of the צרות that we are facing across every part of the world. Without exception. We are all in it together. We can feel each others worry and pain. Who can say they are not ready nor anxious to see the גאולה שלימה immediately!

This coming Pesach let’s come together as one. Let us Sing as One Nation in harmony. A תפלה in אחדות. A cry that will pierce the above from all corners of earth.